Red Nose Half Marathon
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Event details
The Red Nose Half Marathon takes place on January 10, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia. The course is a 13.1-mile route that starts and finishes at 11th & Broadway and follows the Columbus Riverwalk. The course is certified (GA24076WC). There is a 3 1/2 hour time limit, which corresponds to about 16 minutes per mile. Awards are given to top finishers overall, top masters, and age-group winners in 10-year increments up to 70+, with male and female categories. A medal is awarded to the first 800 finishers.
Registration and logistics
Registration is free. An optional long-sleeve technical shirt is available for $30; to be guaranteed a shirt, payment must be made by December 20. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM; pickup closes sharply at 7:45 AM on Saturday. Online registration closes January 8 at 5:00 PM and reopens for in-person registration on January 9 at 12:00 PM. The event location is listed as 1100 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.